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What caused 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' to be heavily edited before its publication?
What caused 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' to be heavily edited before its publication?
Who did Florence Balcombe, Wilde's love interest, marry instead of him?
Who did Florence Balcombe, Wilde's love interest, marry instead of him?
Which individual was known for being academically successful despite arriving 3 weeks late to the start of term?
Which individual was known for being academically successful despite arriving 3 weeks late to the start of term?
What similarity is drawn between Oscar Wilde and Victorian Kim Kardashian?
What similarity is drawn between Oscar Wilde and Victorian Kim Kardashian?
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What remarkable feature did Oscar Wilde's parents share?
What remarkable feature did Oscar Wilde's parents share?
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What caused Oscar Wilde to be considered a rebellious student?
What caused Oscar Wilde to be considered a rebellious student?
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Who did Florence Balcombe eventually marry instead of Oscar Wilde?
Who did Florence Balcombe eventually marry instead of Oscar Wilde?
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What significant change was made to 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' before its publication?
What significant change was made to 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' before its publication?
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What occupations did Oscar Wilde's parents, Sir William and Jane, have respectively?
What occupations did Oscar Wilde's parents, Sir William and Jane, have respectively?
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How did Oscar Wilde's unique style and self-publicity compare to that of Victorian Kim Kardashian?
How did Oscar Wilde's unique style and self-publicity compare to that of Victorian Kim Kardashian?
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Study Notes
- Oscar Wilde was a rebellious student, despite being academically successful, he once arrived 3 weeks late to the start of term.
- Wilde was one of the first modern-day celebrities known for his unique style and self-publicity, similar to Victorian Kim Kardashian.
- Wilde's love interest, Florence Balcombe, ended up marrying Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, instead of him, crushing Wilde.
- "The Picture of Dorian Gray" was heavily edited without Wilde's knowledge, with 500 words deleted before its publication due to criticism.
- Wilde's parents, Sir William and Jane, were equally remarkable individuals: his father was a knighted doctor, while his mother was a poet and Irish nationalist who spoke 12 languages.
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Explore intriguing facts about the renowned writer Oscar Wilde, from his rebellious nature to his relationships and literary works. Learn about the unique individuals in his life and the challenges he faced as a prominent figure in the Victorian era.
